Éanna Kelly

The current head of Genome Canada will take over as executive director of the world’s largest pharmaceuticals public-private partnership in September

Tim Hunt confirms resignation with European Commission, a day after resigning from University College London

At two hours from Lisbon by plane, Madeira is looked upon as something of an innovation backwater. We’re gathering a team of researchers that will challenge the perception, says Nuno Nunes, a researcher with a penchant for subversive and surprising technology

Regional innovation specialists, gathered for the first stocktake since the EU’s new policy got off the ground, criticised bureaucracy and unfavourable reimbursement rules. Many researchers and SMEs remain to be convinced about the scheme

It is known best as the Commission's in-house source of scientific advice. But the JRC’s capabilities go well beyond the theory, not just in helping with oversight of EU regulations, but also in providing much-needed practical help in responding to major humanitarian crises

Europe’s pharma industry says the €2.2B cut to Horizon 2020 is misguided, while scientists and MEPs declare themselves happy, for the most part, that the cut is less than the €2.7B originally proposed

Following pressure from the EU Ombudsman, the Commission has responded with a list of changes to the way it recruits experts who advise on legislation. But there is nothing to ensure overall balance, NGOs say

The Commission wants Europe to be “global leader in this emerging technology” but pilots say European airspace needs better safety first

Science diplomacy can light the way where other kinds of politics and diplomacy have failed, says Research Commissioner Carlos Moedas

Following tough negotiations, the European Commission has announced it will cut €500M less from the Horizon 2020 research programme, after additional money is found in the EU budget